The American Bankers Association routing number is a nine-digit numerical code used to identify a bank. Banks use ABA routing numbers to process checks and electronic transfers of funds between banks.

Rebecca Lake is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) and a banking expert. She's been writing about personal finance since 2014, and her work has appeared in numerous publications online.

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